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Najifa Farhat

Najifa Farhat is the staff reporter for Watershed Voice. She was formerly based in Missoula, Montana where she attended grad school at the University of Montana, earning her master’s degree in Environment and Natural Resources Journalism.

While studying she had internships with Montana Public Radio, Boulder Monitor, and Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prior to joining WSV, she had a fellowship with Inside Climate News covering the Mountain West. Her interests lie in issues around environment, climate change, energy, and natural resources.

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Najifa's Latest Articles

Justin Wickey appointed to Sturgis City Commission seat in unanimous vote

The Sturgis City Commission appointed Justin Wickey as Second Precinct Commissioner, filling a vacancy left by former Second Precinct Commissioner Rodger Moyer.

St. Joseph County Victim Services Unit marks 25 years of service

The gathering honored the unit’s longevity and its founder, Maxine Kennedy, who has coordinated the program since its inception.

Three Rivers Area Mentoring reimagines youth support in St. Joseph County

TRAM works closely with Three Rivers Community Schools to provide both in-school and after-school mentoring. Volunteers — often retired teachers, veterans or other caring community members — meet with children for one hour each week.

Three Rivers City Commission returns meeting time to 6 p.m.

Commissioner Christopher Abel introduced the motion, citing scheduling conflicts and travel challenges associated with the current 5 p.m. start time.

Constantine’s Harvey House to open Wednesday with ‘open hearts and steady hands’ following Saturday shooting

Two gunshot victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities say, while a third was listed in critical condition. A fourth individual broke a leg after jumping from a second-story deck in an attempt to escape the gunfire.

Local meeting primer: Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority

The Three Rivers DDA will meet Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m. at Three Rivers City Hall. Here's what's on the docket.

White Pigeon residents still grappling with years-long water quality issues tied to pipeline project

Issues began during a road-widening project along U.S. 12, when the village replaced a key section of its water main. The contract for a proposed $12.4 million project to overhaul White Pigeon's water distribution system is expected to be awarded in July.

Sturgis City Commission bids farewell to Commissioner Rodger Moyer

Moyer announced his resignation last month, and Wednesday was his final day as a city commissioner.

Three Rivers schools complete lead testing, identify fixtures for replacement

A round of lead testing across all Three Rivers Community Schools buildings showed the majority of water sources meet state safety standards. However, there were fixtures that tested above new, more stringent lead thresholds and are now scheduled for replacement.

Sturgis seeks applicants for 2nd Precinct city commissioner vacancy

Commissioner Rodger Moyer announced earlier this month that he will resign at the end of April due to relocating outside of his district.

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